Tony Romo finally found a place to continue his football career. It just won't be on the field.The Cowboys' franchise leader in passing yards and touchdowns is leaving the game and heading into broadcasting. Romo will join Jim Nantz in the CBS booth as the network's No. 1 color commentator, replacing Phil Simms."Going from one legendary team to another as I begin the next phase of my career is a dream come true," Romo said in a statement. "I have always known that once my playing career was over I wanted to become a broadcaster. I am ecstatic for the opportunity to work with Jim as I learn the craft and convey to fans my passion for this great game."Soon to be 37, Romo frequently spent time on the bench with injuries, including most of last season. As he stayed on the sidelines, rookie Dak Prescott led the Cowboys to their best season in years, all but ensuring the veteran's decade-long run in Dallas would end this offseason.The Cowboys released Romo Tuesday, but they will designate a post-June 1 release in order to have him count $10.7 million against the salary cap this season instead of $24.7 million."As an organization, we did what he asked us to do in terms of his release, and we wanted to do what was ultimately in his best interest and in the best interest of his family," Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said in a statement."Tony has been a wonderful representative of the Cowboys organization for 14 years, and he left everything he had on the field. He will leave us with many great memories and a legacy of being, truly, one of the greatest players in Cowboys history."It was originally expected Romo would be dealt, with the quarterback-strapped Texans seen as a contender, but his long-term health and a desire to spend time tipped his decision to retire.While he never approached the postseason success of Cowboys legends Roger Staubach and Troy Aikman, Romo surpassed them in the history-laden franchise's record books. He holds most major passing records in team history, including career yards (34,183) and touchdowns (248).

Tony Romo finally found a place to continue his football career. It just won't be on the field.

The Cowboys' franchise leader in passing yards and touchdowns is leaving the game and heading into broadcasting. Romo will join Jim Nantz in the CBS booth as the network's No. 1 color commentator, replacing Phil Simms.

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"Going from one legendary team to another as I begin the next phase of my career is a dream come true," Romo said in a statement. "I have always known that once my playing career was over I wanted to become a broadcaster. I am ecstatic for the opportunity to work with Jim as I learn the craft and convey to fans my passion for this great game."

Soon to be 37, Romo frequently spent time on the bench with injuries, including most of last season. As he stayed on the sidelines, rookie Dak Prescott led the Cowboys to their best season in years, all but ensuring the veteran's decade-long run in Dallas would end this offseason.

The Cowboys released Romo Tuesday, but they will designate a post-June 1 release in order to have him count $10.7 million against the salary cap this season instead of $24.7 million.

"As an organization, we did what he asked us to do in terms of his release, and we wanted to do what was ultimately in his best interest and in the best interest of his family," Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said in a statement.

"Tony has been a wonderful representative of the Cowboys organization for 14 years, and he left everything he had on the field. He will leave us with many great memories and a legacy of being, truly, one of the greatest players in Cowboys history."

It was originally expected Romo would be dealt, with the quarterback-strapped Texans seen as a contender, but his long-term health and a desire to spend time tipped his decision to retire.

While he never approached the postseason success of Cowboys legends Roger Staubach and Troy Aikman, Romo surpassed them in the history-laden franchise's record books. He holds most major passing records in team history, including career yards (34,183) and touchdowns (248).